Fintech and Logistics Dominate African Start-up Funding in H1 2026
African startups raised $1.35 billion in the first half of 2026 (excluding exits), but the headline figure masks an
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Funding rounds, new funds and acquisitions from 2025 and 2026.
African startups raised $1.35 billion in the first half of 2026 (excluding exits), but the headline figure masks an
African start-ups raised close to $1.4 billion in funding during the first half of 2026, delivering a funding
South African-founded beverage company PURA Soda (PURA) has raised R260 million in funding to scale its global footprint and
A new player in South Africa’s venture capital ecosystem is making waves by focusing on clean, sustainable technologies that
Johannesburg-based digital identity (ID) and eKYC provider Contactable has raised $13.5 million (approx. R230 million) in a funding
French media giant Canal+ had officially taken control of South Africa’s leading video entertainment company, Multichoice Group (MCG) following
Mustek acquires 51% stake in SA-based AI marketplace startup Business AI and posts improved FY25 margins despite revenue drop.
Startups across Africa raised a total of $2.8 billion in funding in the first eight months of 2025 (January
South African fintech Float has secured R46 million in funding to scale its operations, enhance its proprietary technology, and expand
Startup funding across Africa saw a notable slowdown in August 2025, with 33 African startups raising $93 million through $100K+
South African remote assessment platform, The Invigilator, has secured $11 million (over R195 Million) in international equity funding to fuel
REdimension Capital (Redimension) announced the final close of its REdimension Real Estate Technology & Sustainability Fund I, securing total commitments